Do I Need To Upgrade My Home’s Plumbing Pipes in Arizona?
Phoenix, Arizona, has several historic neighborhoods with charming older homes. While these homes are beautiful, they often come with older pipes. As a result, the plumbing in these homes can be susceptible to various issues. Not all older homes require immediate repiping, but homeowners with houses built in the mid-1960s should look out for common […]
Does the Garbage Disposal Affect Your Sewer Lines and Septic System?
Your garbage disposal is an important part of your kitchen’s plumbing system that’s responsible for tackling your leftover food waste. But what about its role in the rest of your home’s plumbing? In this blog, we’ll discuss how what you put down your garbage disposal impacts your sewer lines or septic system. What To Avoid […]
6 Bad Smells Around Your Home & What They Could Mean
At Penguin Air, Plumbing, & Electrical, we know that foul odors are more than just a nuisance. They can indicate an underlying HVAC, plumbing, or electrical problem. If you’re smelling any of the following odors, you need professional home services to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Rotten Egg/Sulfur Odors The smell of rotten […]
What To Do When Your Main Water Line Breaks
If your home’s water pressure has suddenly decreased or there’s water pooling in your yard. You likely have a broken main water line and must take action quickly. It’s important to note that there are two types of water mains, and whichever water main is damaged will affect how you move forward. The municipal water […]
4 Common Plumbing Problems Caused by Monsoons
Monsoons provide respite from the Arizona summer heat, but the heavy downpour can wreak havoc on your home’s plumbing system. From clogged drains to burst pipes, monsoons can cause many plumbing problems that can escalate and cause significant damage if not addressed promptly. As a homeowner, you need to know the most common ways monsoons […]
Top 6 Tasks To Prepare Your Arizona Home for Monsoon Season
Monsoon season brings a mix of torrential rains, strong winds, and dust storms. While the much-needed moisture is a welcome relief from the scorching summer heat, monsoon season puts your home at risk if you’re ill-prepared. There are six essential tasks every Arizona homeowner should complete to prepare for the challenges of monsoon season: Schedule […]
Deteriorating Sewer Pipes Are a Problem for Phoenix Homeowners
It’s no secret that your home’s sewer pipes are critical to the function of your home and daily life. What you may not realize, however, is that your sewer pipes could be deteriorating or compromised, especially when you factor in unique aspects of Phoenix’s climate and landscape. Signs You Have Deteriorating Pipes Below are common […]
4 Common Plumbing Problems in Phoenix & How To Fix Them
As a homeowner, it’s smart to be aware of common plumbing, drain, and sewer problems in your area so that you can either prevent them or be prepared when they happen. In Phoenix, hard water, monsoons, and compacted, rocky soil account for many typical plumbing headaches. Here are four of the most common plumbing problems […]
What Is a Plumbing Rooter and What Is It Used For?
You may have heard of rooter service without knowing exactly what it is. That’s because the term comes from the problem it solves rather than the solution. Rooter service is a general plumbing term for drain and sewer issues associated with tree root infiltration, like major clogs and broken pipes. Tree root intrusion is one […]
What Are the Different Types of Drain Clearing & Cleaning?
Slow and clogged sinks, showers, bathtubs, and toilets are frustrating, but we often don’t think about their impact on your drains and sewer line. Don’t live with slow drains, and don’t put off professional drain services if you have clogs in multiple drains or a clog that you can’t clear with DIY methods like plunging […]